Episode 49 - Juneteenth

This week, Michelle tells us about Juneteenth. A very important but not well known holiday - Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Tune in to hear all about the origins and story of this day!

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Episode Sources:

• History.com - ‘What is Juneteenth?’ by Elizabeth Nix - Last Accessed on June 19th, 2022

• History.com - ‘Emancipation Proclamation’ by History.com Editors - Last Accessed on June 19th, 2022

• New York Times ‘Juneteenth: The History of a New Holiday’ by Derrick Bryson Taylor - Last Accessed on June 19th, 2022